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Cooking in the backcountry has come a long way since a camper was forced to build a fire to have a hot meal. Lightweight, high-output stoves allow hikers to cook anywhere a fire is unsafe, unfeasible or prohibited.
Backcountry camping…
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Backpacking stoves have made remarkable progress over the past several years. In almost every respect, there have been giant leaps made in the use of materials, technology and the efficiency of today's stoves. With the use of newer lig…
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Natural fuel burning camping stoves are a great option that offer a variety of advantages over other types of stoves. They burn more cleanly than traditional camping stoves that operate on propane or gas. And they don't require you to…
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When it comes to camping the backcountry or at a campground, having the right camping stove is essential. There are several variations of camping stoves on the market; the key is finding one that works for the type of setting that it w…
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Camping stoves are a valuable bit of equipment. They eliminate all the awkwardness and guesswork from using a campfire for cooking, as well as the need to gather fuel. Also, a lot of established campsites don't have handy cooking grill…
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Camp stoves let you cook hot foods without the need for electricity and large gas grills. They are compact and can usually fit in a small box. For camping, one- and two-burner camp stoves offer convenience instead of trying to cook…
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Camping stoves need not be sophisticated, store-bought contraptions. A backpacker can have a lightweight stove made out of ordinary household parts and using common tools that still works well. These stoves might not be quite as energy…
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Propane camping stoves are easy to use and a reliable way to prepare food on a camping trip. Stoves fueled by white gas or liquid fuel are also common. Propane stoves are a good choice for most campers, but may not be the best for thos…
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You've used your camp stove to cook in the wild outdoors many a time. But now that you are faced with a situation in which you may need to use your camp stove inside, you aren't sure how to go about it. The truth is, you can use a camp…
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Having a good camp stove makes eating meals on the trail a much more pleasant (and quicker) experience. The many types of stoves on the market include cartridge and liquid fuel models. Cartridge stoves have convenience, but liquid fuel…
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Coleman propane camping stoves are a good choice for those looking for a convenient outdoor cooking option when camping. Each stove uses a small propane tank cylinder that is generally around 16.4 ounces. Coleman was founded by W.C. Co…
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The primary difference between camping stove models is the fuel they're designed to burn. Solid fuel stoves are simple and cheap, unpressurized liquid stoves are easy to use but inefficient, pressurized liquid stoves are efficient but…
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On a serious backpacking trip, every ounce of weight counts. A large, multi-burner camping stove may be nice for a family trip, but it's a luxury best left behind on a backwoods excursion. Fortunately, outdoor outfitters have responded…
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Hikers, mountaineers, back-country skiers and other outdoor sportsmen pursue their activities in high-altitude environments. However, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the lower air pressure and reduced oxygen of the hig…
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MSR's Pocket Rocket camping stove is a compact and lightweight camping stove that fits atop a self-sealing fuel canister. It is among the most affordable options for camp stoves, with a price range of $31.00 to $39.99, as of March 2010…
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